The Forks Township Police Department took custody of George Dayton in Atlantic City, NJ on Thursday, September 24th, 2026. Dayton was transported to Judge Hutnik's office for arraignment, where bail was set at $75,000. Dayton was transported by Northampton County Sheriff's Department to Northampton County Prison.

Warrant Details

• Warrant Type: Arrest
• Date Issued: Friday September 18th, 2026
• Holding Department: Forks Township Police Department
• Docket Number: MJ-30209-CR-0000155-2026
• Reference ID: 5848-26

On September 18, 2026, at 3:59 pm, officers made contact with a victim who stated they were being stalked and threatened. The victim showed officers a series of text messages they received from a male known to them, threatening to stalk and harm the victim. The male was identified as George Dayton Jr. An arrest warrant was issued for Dayton, who was taken into custody by Atlantic City (NJ) Police Department hours later. Dayton is being held at Atlantic County Jail, pending extradition to Pennsylvania.